Japan Wants To Stop Flow Of Chinese Immigrants

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April 5, 1997

TOKYO — The Cabinet endorsed a proposal Friday aimed at stopping the increasing flow of illegal immigrants smuggled into the country from China, a news agency reported. A new law would impose a five-year prison sentence or a fine of up to $24,000 for anyone convicted of smuggling, transporting or sheltering illegal immigrants. The bill will now go to parliament for final approval.